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See a sample rate comparisonHealthcare providers use this code to document and receive reimbursement for visits that address moderate-level medical decision-making, often including multiple diagnoses or prescription management.
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | Medicine Services and Procedures Special Otorhinolaryngologic Services and Procedures |
| Common Place of Service | 11 - Office 22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital |
| Common Modifiers | 59 - Distinct Procedural Service 26 - Professional component |
| Complexity Level | Low |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | $22.05 national non-facility rate (2026) · View Medicare rates for 92587 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | $19.19 median of the 8 states in the free preview · View Medicaid rates for 92587 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 92587 by major payers:

$32.30

$37.42

$37.05

$41.41
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 92587 vs. Other Special Otorhinolaryngologic Services and Procedures Codes
The CPT 92587 code is part of the Medicine Services and Procedures services used for Special Otorhinolaryngologic Services and Procedures. It represents a moderate-complexity encounter and is one of several codes that vary based on time spent, level of medical decision-making, and documentation requirements.
The CPT 92587 code involves more provider time and moderate medical decision-making, unlike lower-level codes that require less time and simpler assessments. It typically includes multiple diagnoses, medication management, or test interpretation, leading to higher reimbursement and more detailed documentation requirements.
| Code | Complexity | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 92584-CPT | Low | Electrocochleography |
| 92587-CPT | Low | Evoked Auditory Test Limited, Distortion Product Evoked Otoacoustic Emissions Limited Evaluation To Confirm The Presence Or Absence Of Hearing Disorder 3 6 Frequencies Or Transient Evoked Otoacoustic Emissions With Interpretation And Report |
| 92588-CPT | Low | Evoked Auditory Tst Complete, Distortion Product Evoked Otoacoustic Emissions Comprehensive Diagnostic Evaluation Quantitative Analysis Of Outer Hair Cell Function By Cochlear Mapping Minimum Of 12 Frequencies With Interpretation And Report |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 92587. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 92587 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
Medicare & Medicaid Rates
Government-set reimbursement amounts
Private Insurance Rates
Negotiated rates between providers and insurance companies
Geographic Location
Costs may be higher in urban areas.
Provider Type
Hospital providers may have different rates than private practice.
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